Station Electrician — Energized Systems & Maintenance Pro

AEP Service Corporation; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in Muncie, IN, seeks a Station Electrician C to perform a broad range of tasks on energized and de-energized generation, transmission, and distribution equipment. The role supports emergency response, inspection, maintenance, and testing, under supervision and with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities include selecting prints, using test instruments, maintaining transformers and switchgear, performing inspections, and assisting in running and switching operations.

Responsibilities

• Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts.
• After six months in classification, assist in work on conductors and equipment energized at voltages above 750 volts with direct supervision or assistance of personnel in higher classification.
• Select proper prints and/or drawings for various work and have a basic understanding of each.
• Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation megger and other test equipment associated with station work.
• Assist in disassembling and reassembling, inspecting, maintenance, and repairing of station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, network protectors and transformers, air ducts and heat exchangers; install and maintain station batteries; replace nitrogen bottles and air filters.
• Assist in station work such as installing conduit, pipe, cable and wire; use hand lines to pass tools and materials; dig and backfill trenches; remove and spread stone; uncrate equipment and material; install and remove portable substation fences, barriers and safety signs; paint structures and equipment; climb station structures.
• Use various kinds of tapes, insulating materials, protective and insulating paints and varnishes, and understand proper application of each.
• Assist in making visual inspections such as check lights, heaters, circuit breaker counters, oil levels, and bus connections; read gauges such as voltmeters, ammeters, hydrometers, pressure and level gauges; apply start-run-stop tests on emergency generators, water and sump pumps and fire engine motors.
• Report abnormal conditions.
• Replace lamps, switches, duplex outlets, dry cells; install and maintain signal and communication systems.
• Assist in various tests involving oil samples, connecting and operating portable and stationary oil handling equipment.
• Assist in electrical tests, TTR, Doble, core megger and resistance for transformer testing, etc.
• Assist in station switching including use of radio communication and/or direct instruction from higher classification, assist in checking equipment clearances and making de-energized tests, place grounds as directed.
• Knowledge and proficiency in steel and aerial lift rescue.
• Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required.
• Attend and participate in training and assist in the training of other employees as assigned.
• Use and operate various company vehicles, specialized equipment, hand and power tools.
• Operate company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts and specialized equipment.
• Perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.
• Use hand and power tools; operate portable generators, blowers and pumps; inspect and store personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge and use of various knots used in station work.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Become familiar with the Company's safety rules and practices and in the application of resuscitation and First Aid as presented in the Company's Safety Manual.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations and practices.

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in Muncie, IN, seeks a Station Electrician C to perform a broad range of tasks on energized and de-energized generation, transmission, and distribution equipment. The role supports emergency response, inspection, maintenance, and testing, under supervision and with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities include selecting prints, using test instruments, maintaining transformers and switchgear, performing inspections, and assisting in running and switching operations.